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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.14, 1,525.05 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.14, 1,525.05 and 367.79 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.14 : 1,525.05 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.14/1,525.05 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.14x = 1,525.05 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.14x = 560,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,898.14/1,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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